Palo del Colle
Walking through Palo del Colle: nature, climate, and history
Hello! Today I want to tell you about Palo del Colle, a municipality in Puglia located in the metropolitan city of Bari and inhabited by more than 20,000 people.
Physical geography
The territory of Palo del Colle extends over an area of approximately 73 square kilometers and is a rural area with enchanting hilly landscapes. Olive groves prevail here, alternating with vineyards, almond groves, and orchards. You will also find the Mediterranean scrub and ornamental trees like pines. The territory of Palo is crossed by three blades, including the Lamasinata, which winds its way from the Auricarro fraction to the Adriatic Sea. The seismic area is that of low seismicity.
The climate of Palo del Colle, of the Mediterranean type, sees long and sometimes torrid summers, with temperatures that can exceed 30 degrees Celsius, and cool and windy winters, with frost peaks in spring.
History
The origins of the town date back to the pre-Roman era and this is confirmed by numerous archaeological finds, including tombs with funeral furnishings, which testify to the habitation of Italic populations rather than Greek settlers.
The current name derives from the anthroponym Palionenses, which refers to the ancient inhabitants of the area according to the Roman naturalist Gaius Plinius Secundus. The anthroponym would have originated from the toponym Palìon, which in Roman times became Palium and then Palum.
Monuments and places of interest
If you have the chance to visit Palo del Colle, you must not miss the Church of the Madonna della Stella, located on the road to the Palombaio fraction. It is a religious building of great interest, highly appreciated by the inhabitants of the town.
Conclusions
I hope I have introduced you better to Palo del Colle, a town that deserves to be visited for its scenic beauty and the history it contains. If you decide to take a trip there, do not forget to visit the Church of the Madonna della Stella and admire the olive groves and Mediterranean scrub that characterize the territory. Have a good trip!
